10 Ways to Spark Your Story Ideas
Today’s guest post is by Chrys Fey. Artists are naturally afraid that their well of ideas will dry up and…
Think Small to Avoid Writer’s Block
Today’s post is by Jane Anne Staw I recently gave a talk at a writers’ conference on thinking small to…
What’s Really Happening When You Think You Are Lazy
Today’s guest post is by Johannah Bogart. I work with writers who get stuck while finishing their books. They explain…
How to Hook Readers and Reel Them into Your Scenes
We toss around the word hook when we talk about stories. What’s the hook? we ask. Sometimes we’re talking about the…
Evoking Emotions in Readers in a Masterful Way – Part 4
We’ve been looking at the way thoughts lead to emotions, and how getting into our characters’ thoughts can be a…
Evoking Emotions in Readers in a Masterful Way – Part 3
In the last two posts, we’ve looked at the challenge of evoking emotions in our readers. You’ve learned that just…
Evoking Emotions in Readers in a Masterful Way – Part 2
We’ve been delving into the challenge of the emotional concerns in fiction writing. It’s a twofold objective: showing characters who…
Two Days to Master Self-Publishing with an Industry Expert
If you’ve thought about self-publishing, or you are already deep in the mire, you know how daunting it is. Publishing…
5 Surprising Tips for a Nonfiction Book Deal
Today’s guest post is by Lisa Tener. You’ve probably heard the usual tips about getting a nonfiction book deal, particularly…